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• • Park Board Meeting - January 3, 2006 Minutes There was also discussion on the concerns for safety in the Fawn Lane area. Members discussed the open shelters and felt there is a great need for shade in these two parks because of the playground program taking place there. Members also expressed their views on the Master Planning of Country Lakes and Lino Parks. After discussion it was the consensus of the Board that the 2006 Goals should include open air shelters at Behm's and Highland Meadows Park and to proceed with the feasibility of doing the Birch Street Trail in front of Rice Lake Elementary School connecting both trails along north side of Birch Street and underpass. Rick stated he would talk to Chair Lindy to schedule which Council Work Session Meeting to present the goals. (January 18, February 8, and February 22.) REVIEW ALTERNATIVES FOR 2006 SUMMER PLAYGROUND FORMAT: Rick explained that as a result of the State Legislature again suspending payment of the Market Value Homestead Credit for 2006, there were several line items that were reduced /eliminated from the 2006 General Fund Budget. The partial funding of the Summer Playground Program from the General Fund has been completely eliminated. This includes $24,000 in salaries and $2,300 in supplies. Without the assistance of any General Fund contributions, the 2006 Summer Playground Program will need to be completely self - supporting. All direct expenditures need to be covered by registration fees. This includes all seasonal staff, supplies, t- shirts, naturalists visits, etc. Summarized below is the 2005 Summer Playground as well as three alternatives staff is considering for the upcoming Summer Playground Program. Rick is interested in getting feedback from Park Board Members regarding the proposed options and what their thoughts are on how to best structure the 2006 Summer Playground Program. He also anticipates sending out surveys to last year's participants to get their feedback on which option is the most desirable. He included specific budget information for each alternative. 2005 8 week program - M -F (9a.m. - Noon or 1p.m. - 4:30pm) Max 50 per location - Fee $50 resident, $75 non resident. Fee includes supplies, specialty programs (arts and crafts, animal presentations, naturalist), t- shirt, two individual park parties, theme week activities, and staff (ratio: 1:12). 2